Why social drama 'Dying to Survive' a China blockbuster
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As pictured in the movie "Dying to Survive," in China, certain drugs for major and serious diseases are still rather pricey, which often drives patients and their families into poverty. The swift innovation of cancer medicines and the advanced medical technology in developed European countries and the United States create another hindrance for affordable drugs in China. Costly medical expenses are a challenge demanding an urgent solution.